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The excellent entertainment provided for them acted as a palliative to Winnie's irritation and Bob Purnett's acute curiosity. There are no 'intervals' at music halls; they were switched too quickly from diversion to diversion for much opportunity of talk to present itself; and during the 'orchestral interlude,' half-way through the programme, Bob left his place in search of refreshment. When they came out, the subject of 'Mrs. Smith' had not advanced further between them.
Winnie refused her escort's offer of supper. By now she was tired out, and she felt, though reluctant to own it, a childish instinct -- since she had to sleep in that desert of a house -- to hide her head between the sheets before midnight. This aim a swift motor-cab might just enable her to accomplish.